The Head of the Shannon College of Hotel Management believes a change in mindset about the hospitality industry is needed, in order to secure it’s future here.
Dr Phillip Smyth is concerned that school-leavers are discouraged from entering the sector because of pre-conceived notions about it.
It comes at a time when many areas of the industry are under strain because of a lack of available staff to fill vacancies, in particular with chef jobs.
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Dr Smyth says it’s a challenging time for those working in the sector, despite bed nights in hotels increasing significantly across the country:
